Psalm 11:7 “For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.” Friends usually have something in common so that they attract each other. Whether it is sports, shopping, hobbies, games, hunting, church, etc., there will always be some common interest that draws them together. The same is true with God. The verse… Read More: The Lord Loves Righteousness »
Ephesians 2:1 “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:” It is good for believers to look back… Read More: The Spirit’s Quickening »
Deuteronomy 11:26,27 “Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day.” God has always wanted to bless His people. He loves to see His people happy and enjoying their relationship with Him. The world… Read More: Blessing or Cursing? »
Psalm 145:4-7 “One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness. They shall abundantly utter the memory of… Read More: Praising God for His Great Goodness »
Psalm 119:1 “Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.” The psalmist opens its most magnificent chapter of the Psalms with the primary precept found in it – that those who seek to obey God are blessed. Most likely, nearly all believers have discovered that God does bless… Read More: The Blessing That Matters Most »
Romans 12:1 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Paul first encourages believers to be a “living sacrifice” to God, and then he tells them why. He calls it a “reasonable service.” Many reasons could… Read More: The Reason for Us to Be a Living Sacrifice »
Romans 12:1 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice…” As you read the Scriptures, you will occasionally come across verses and statements such as the one above. Although it is not often taught, it still is a valid New Testament principle for today. The… Read More: A Living Sacrifice »
Psalm 1:4 “The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.” God desires that His children think His thoughts. The first three verses of Psalm 1 reveal that He will bless those who meditate on His Word daily. The Bible is God’s thoughts to us. It is His Word… Read More: The Difference Between the Blessed Man and the Ungodly »
Psalm 1:3 “And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Yesterday, I talked about how and why meditation is so necessary to receiving God’s blessing. It is also essential to… Read More: Daily Meditation Brings Blessing and Success »
Psalm 1:2 “But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” There are many ideas out there about how to be blessed. Some of the strongest blessings are related to the Word of God. The above verse is a clear example of this principle.… Read More: The Bible Is the Key to God’s Blessing »